Some of Our Parts

Mindful May Events hosted by Counselling and Psychological Services Caulfield

The Counselling and Psychological Services team at Caulfield Campus is running a series of drop-in mindfulness sessions over the next 3 weeks as part of Mindful May.

Mindfulness of eating/Mindfulness of thoughts

• Date: Tuesday 14 May
• Time: 12pm- 1pm
• Venue: K105 Caulfield
• Description: This session will involve 2 mindful exercises to cultivate present moment awareness of our eating, and our thoughts.
• No registration required.

Mindfulness of the senses

• Date: Tuesday 21 May
• Time: 11am- 11:45am
• Venue: K105 Caulfield
• Description: In this session we will explore using our five senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell to gently guide our awareness and attention to the present moment.
• No registration required.

Lunchtime mindful movement (online chair yoga)

• Date: Tuesday 28 May
• Time: 1-1:45pm
• Description: This chair yoga session combines yoga-based movements, breath practices, meditation, self-massage and psychoeducation. It aims to increase body awareness, reduce stress and enhance wellbeing.
• Registration required via link.

SMRC Open Day at Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre

Southern Migrant and Resource Centre (SMRC) is happy to invite you to their Open Day at Dingley Village Neighbourhood House to showcase their services they offer to people born overseas and their carers.

SMRC staff will be available for those who need information and assistance in accessing services and aged care systems.

A variety of sessions will be available throughout the day such as:

• Tai Chi
• Dance class
• Horticultural information session
• Potting class and more!
• Refreshments available

Where: 31B Marcus Rd, Dingley Village.

When: Friday 24 May 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For more information visit:

• Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre
• or call SMRC on 9767 1900 or
• E: smrc@smrc.org.au
• www.smrc.org.au

What is Social Boost?

Social Boost is free service for any Caulfield student who is struggling to find friends or to engage with the social life of the campus.

Students who join the program are given assistance through specially trained facilitators to find co-curricular activities at Caulfield that suit them according to their interests and preferences. For example, some students may prefer small group activities, as well as advice on how to make friends.

• Social Boost is not peer mentoring
• Social Boost is not a case management service
• If you are struggling with your mental health, accommodation, visa issues there are relevant services to assist you

Who Is Social Boost For?

Social Boost is for students at Caulfield campus who want to be more involved in the social life of the campus.

Facilitators working in Social Boost have experience helping students find activities that suit their preferences as well as giving advice on how to make friends, especially with people from different cultures.

How Do You Register for Social Boost?

• Students can email english.connect@monash.edu to register.

The program is free and there are no consequences if students want to drop it at any time.

Who Should You Contact if You Have Questions About Social Boost?

• English Connect: english.connect@monash.edu